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I tow a 60" finish mower behind my tractor for mowing. It is rich soil so the grass is thick and requires no special work other than that
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Reply to @MarkR: What do you use to keep the grass cut and stabilise the surface? Seems like a nice country strip.
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This my personal home airstrip. I fly my homebuilt Bearhawk 4 out of it.
Grass
24/06 1400' with power lines 200' from the east end.
19/01 800' slight uphill 19, downhill 01
Prior Permission Required
AERODROME NAME: Spencerville STOLport
REF: N44 51 28, W75 31 56
1.1 SW 13°W (2025) UTC-5(4) Elev 295’
A5000
OPR: Uwe Goehl Reg PPR
PF: C-2, D-3,4,5,6
FLT PLN: London 1 866 WX BRIEF
SERVICES: N/A
RWY DATA: Rwy 15/33 750x50 GRASS
RCR; No win maint. May be soft in spring and when wet.
LIGHTING: N/A
COMM: AUTO 118.525 at Ogdensburg Intl (KOGS) , 123.2 5NM 3300 ASL
PRO: Preferred takeoff Rwy 33. Preferred landing Rwy 15. Ultra-light aeroplane circuit 800’ ASL and below.
CAUTION: A/D intended for ops of balloons, Heli, RPAS, ultra-light aeroplanes with STOL capabilities and landing gear capable of handling rough sfc. Rwy ocsl used for unrelated A/D activities, verify Rwy unobstructed prior to ldg. Maneuvering area and movement area sfc uneven. Unmarked P-lines and poles along road south of runway and east of runway. P-lines approx 50’ from Thld Rwy 33. Close-in obstacles - all quadrants. Elevated roads and bridge N-S of A/D approx 15’ AAE. 70’ trees in close proximity abm entire length of the runway. Trees up to 70’ high approx 160’ from Thld Rwy 15.
Prior Permission Required
AERODROME NAME: Spencerville STOLport
REF: N44 51 28, W75 31 56
1.1 SW 13°W (2025) UTC-5(4) Elev 295’
A5000
OPR: Uwe Goehl Reg PPR
PF: C-2, D-3,4,5,6
FLT PLN: London 1 866 WX BRIEF
SERVICES: N/A
RWY DATA: Rwy 15/33 750x50 GRASS
RCR; No win maint. May be soft in spring and when wet.
LIGHTING: N/A
COMM: 123.2 4NM 3300 ASL
PRO: Preferred takeoff Rwy 33. Preferred landing Rwy 15. Ultra-light aeroplane circuit 800’ ASL and below.
CAUTION: A/D intended for ops of balloons, Heli, RPAS, ultra-light aeroplanes with STOL capabilities and landing gear capable of handling rough sfc. Rwy ocsl used for unrelated A/D activities, verify Rwy unobstructed prior to ldg. Maneuvering area and movement area sfc uneven. Unmarked P-lines and poles along road south of runway and east of runway. P-lines approx 50’ from Thld Rwy 33. Close-in obstacles - all quadrants. Elevated roads and bridge N-S of A/D approx 15’ AAE. 70’ trees in close proximity abm entire length of the runway. Trees up to 70’ high approx 160’ from Thld Rwy 15.
Brown Bear Airstrip
runway closed and abandoned.
Any Info?
Does anyone have any info on this airstrip? It seems to be an equestrian facility and wedding venue on google maps but I can't find any info on any airstrip here.
re: Closed for years
Hey names Ryan looking to know if I could land here at the old strip I got a rans s12 do u know the person who live ing there now
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Runway 23 up 2.0%
Limited winter maintenance
Ward Hunt Island aorstrip
There are no markings, no infrastructure, and no navigation aids. The surface varies between frozen ground, gravel, and ice depending on the season, making every landing highly dependent on pilot experience and real-time conditions. Operations here are typically conducted by highly specialized STOL aircraft such as the Twin Otter, often equipped with skis or tundra tires.
Approaches are entirely visual. Pilots rely on GPS coordinates, prior briefing data, and environmental awareness rather than any formal aviation system. Weather conditions are unpredictable and unforgiving—low visibility, extreme cold, and shifting ice can rapidly turn a routine landing into a high-risk operation.
Despite its simplicity, Ward Hunt plays a crucial role. It is one of the northernmost accessible points by aircraft and serves as a staging area for expeditions to the North Pole, as well as a support base for climate and ice research on the nearby Ward Hunt Ice Shelf.
There is no room for error here. No ATC, no rescue infrastructure, and no second chances. Every operation must be carefully planned and executed with precision.
Overall assessment:
Ward Hunt Island Airstrip is a raw, uncompromising example of true bush and polar aviation—reserved only for experienced crews operating at the edge of the possible.
CLOSED
It looks like the field is closed. The London Soaring Society has moved to Lucan, Ontario.
McGill Artic Station
Unprepared tundra landing area with uneven surface and variable bearing strength. STOL operations only; subject to katabatic winds, turbulence, and surrounding terrain hazards. Low-level reconnaissance pass required prior to landing.
Lac Hazen Airstrip
Located on Ellesmere Island in Nunavut, Lac Hazen Airstrip serves a remote Arctic research area near Lake Hazen.
Unregistered and non-certified landing site with natural gravel/tundra surface.
No infrastructure, services, or ATC available.
Operations are limited to VFR under extreme Arctic conditions.
STOL aircraft recommended.
Fort Conger Airstrip
Located on Ellesmere Island in Nunavut, Fort Conger Airstrip is an unregistered, non-certified landing site occasionally used for scientific expeditions in the Arctic environment.
Natural tundra/gravel surface, no infrastructure or services.
Runway orientation 09/27 (086°/266°). Elevation 10 ft.
VFR operations only in extreme conditions, with no ATC support.
STOL aircraft with tundra tires recommended.
First comment.
Craziest "international" airport I've ever seen. Probably a small part of it is in the US and a part is in Canada.
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needed
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Love the triangular shape.
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This is the northernmost permanent airport that serves the northernmost permanently inhabited place on Earth.
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This small airport had a shocking 2.1 million passengers in 2024, despite having two extremely short runways.
Question about the runways
Using Google measuring tools, the two shorter runways listed here (and Wikipedia) are wrong. The first one should be 1584m instead of 1715, and the second one should be 734m instead of 1149.
IS the measuring tool on Google Maps wrong or both Wikipedia and this page are wrong?
re: 1975
Cool. Never been to such Northern places as Alert in Canada.
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It is the best airport in all of Canada.
Interesting Airport
I love that there is a huge wall that has the image of Raptors won against the 76ers.
It is the best airport because of this.
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It has been 14 years, and nobody ever left a comment for this big airport since 2011. I am gonna leave one.
Kaskattama River Runway Widened
The Kaskattama River Runway was widened from 30' to 60' in September, 2025.
Awesome 3600’ long grass strip!
Beautiful and well maintained grass strip. Awesome people! A great place to visit!
re: Can anyone verify?
Reply to @david: It is 2192 ft long. Trees and marked hydro lines at the West end but open to the East. Plenty long enough for a Cessna 172, etc…It is CWS3, a public airport and now in the CFS.
re: Can anyone verify?
Reply to @david: It is 2192 ft long. Trees and marked hydro lines at the West end but open to the East. Plenty long enough for a Cessna 172, etc…
Great grass strip airport!
I attended their annual BBQ on August 9th, 2025.
It is a beautiful 2192ft grass strip! Awesome, friendly people! Trees and powerline (marked with orange balls) at the West end.
The Old Campbellford Airport
This aerodrome was marked on National Topographic System maps dated 1960 and 1971. From Google Earth, a two-bay hangar seems to have remained standing along County Rd 30 until c.2020.
Odd Little Airport
The runway is 6500 ft long but only 2000 ft near the middle are paved. Local lore says that the owner built it to fly his Learjet from.
Small Private Airstrip
One of several Ottawa-area airports modelled for MS Flight Simulator 2004 by Roger Wensley. Visible in GeoOttawa's 1976 imagery, clearly extended further west by 1991 and graveled or paved. Extended even further west and shortened at the east end when houses were built on the east end of the runway in the late 1990s.
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One of several Ottawa-area airports modelled for MS Flight Simulator 2004 by Roger Wensley. Visible in GeoOttawa's 1976 imagery, clearly extended further west by 1991 and graveled or paved. Extended even further west and shortened at the east end when houses were built on the east end of the runway in the late 1990s.
Pontiac Airpark is Back
It's not listed in the CFS any more, but it's definitely still in use. Several posts in Ottawa-area aviation Facebook groups show the runways being cleared in 2022 and hosting a fly-in in 2024.
GO HERE
You can park at Porter FBO for 5 hours, if staying longer I recommend Stalport. Either case, you need to book at least a few hours ahead of time.
Walk to downtown Toronto in like 5 mins. Bike rentals just outside of the tunnel and Uber anywhere too. Or grab a water taxi to the islands.
Landing fee is about $35, fuel is always cheaper here than most smaller airports. Porter parking for 5 hours is $50, Stalport is a bit more, but longer timelines.
Make sure you read the CFS carefully for this airport, there are specific arrival procedures for VFR
Such a fun destination
I go here regularly. If you call the Kingston Flying Club ahead of time you might be able to book a courtesy car, which is AWESOME.
The views flying through here are amazing, and downtown Kingston a short Uber ride away (if you don't get a car) is super nice, lots of shops, vibrant water-front.
re: DAY USE ONLY
Reply to @Peacewind152: I ran over that divot last weekend! Quickly pulled up to keep the prop off the ground. Can't believe a year later and it hasn't been fixed yet.
Nice Airport to visit!
Uber serves this airport, it's a short ride to the Carp Farmers Market on Saturday mornings (one of the largest farmers markets around)
Village of Carp also has a couple of nice coffee shops, a micro-brew restaurant, amazing ice-cream shop.
March Golf Course is across the street of the rwy 28 threashold (it's a long walk, but Uber would be a short ride, could potentially call the golf course for a ride too)
Not closed, just seasonal
The Canada Flight Supplement current to 17 April 2025 lists Morrisburg as an open airport, code CNS8. I'm not sure why it was marked closed; maybe someone was confused as the airport only operates 16 May to 15 Oct and has Xs placed on the runway for the winter.
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Helipad was constructed in 2024 after the closure of CYKZ
Not listed in the CFS
Despite what the golf club's wesite says, this helipad is not registered and listed in the CFS
NOTAM Request
Any possibility that the NOTAMs from CFPS can be implemented here?
NOTAM Request
Any possibility that the NOTAMs from CFPS can be implemented here?
NOTAM Request
Any possibility that the NOTAMs from CFPS can be implemented here?
NOTAM Request
Any possibility that the NOTAMs from CFPS can be implemented here?
NOTAM Request
Any possibility that the NOTAMs from CFPS can be implemented here?
NOTAM Request
Any possibility that the NOTAMs from CFPS can be implemented here?
CLOSED!!!
As of January 1st, 2025, the airport is permanently closed. Nothing says honoring history like paving over the past. May the new owners fail miserably and never need to travel anywhere by air.
NOTAM - J0007/25
Start 2025-01-01 19:51 Zulu
Q) CZYZ/QFAAW/IV/BO/A/000/999/4359N07708W005
A) CXXX B) 25 01 01 1951 C) PERM
E) CNT7 PICTON
AMEND PUBLICATONS: AD PERMANENTLY CLSD
AWOS available by phone
Check the CFS for details (we no longer allow phone numbers in comments, because of all the spam).
Ground transportation at Pearson
🔗 Fri, 09 Oct 2026
— @Farhan at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada
For anyone arriving at Toronto Pearson, getting into the city is pretty straightforward. The UP Express train from Terminal 1 to Union Station is the fastest option during the day — about 25 minutes. If you have lots of luggage or are traveling late at night, a pre-booked taxi or limo is worth it; YYZ Airport Taxi Limo operates 24/7 at Pearson with fixed rates, flight tracking, and meet & greet at the arrivals hall, which takes the stress out of late-night arrivals. There are also licensed airport taxis and rideshares queued at both terminals. Whatever you choose, confirm the fare before you get in.